Has Lady Gaga Condemned ICE During Her Tokyo Concert?
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Los Angeles, Jan 29 (NationPress) Renowned singer-songwriter Lady Gaga took a bold stance against the ICE during one of her Mayhem Ball performances in Tokyo, Japan.
During her emotional address at the concert, she expressed her feelings about the ongoing situation in America. Lady Gaga is expected to conclude her five-night stint at the Tokyo Dome on January 30, according to reports from Variety.
She stated, “I want to take a moment to discuss an issue that deeply resonates with me. This is a matter that affects people globally and particularly in America today.”
She continued, “In just a few days, I will be returning home, and my heart is heavy as I think of the individuals, the children, the families across America who are being relentlessly pursued by ICE. My thoughts are with them during this painful time as their lives are being shattered right before our eyes.”
As highlighted by Variety, she joins a growing list of celebrities—including Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Wilde, Wanda Sykes, and others—who have criticized ICE at recent events such as the Golden Globes and Sundance Film Festival.
In her speech, Gaga referenced the recent incident involving ICU nurse Alex Pretti, who was shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is scheduled to perform in St. Paul in April.
“I’m also thinking about Minnesota and everyone back home who is living in constant fear, looking for clarity on what action to take. When entire communities are stripped of their safety and sense of belonging, it fractures something within us all. I hope you will stand with us tonight. Even though we’re not in America right now, our hearts are with our community and we love you,” she passionately declared.
She dedicated her song ‘Come to Mama’ from her album ‘Joanne’ to “everyone who is enduring hardship, everyone feeling isolated and powerless, anyone grieving a loss and struggling to see when relief will come.”
She concluded with, “We need to restore a sense of safety, peace, and accountability. Good people should not have to fight so fiercely or risk their lives for dignity and respect, and I hope our leaders are paying attention.”
“I hope you hear us as we urgently request a swift change in your actions and compassion for everyone in our nation,” she added.